building a new computer

braekdown

Beginner

Posts: 42

3+ Months Ago

right ive decided on building my own computer, now

i want to buy an alienware case

if i buy a case, what else will i need
like a fan
RAM
and a hard drive, anything else?
i want this computer not to be like a SUPER computer, but i would like it to rune a few games exceptionally well
like runescape and guildwars
can you reccomend any hardware, like a case and fan and w/e else
and can you reccomend sizes for RAM and hard drive space
and can i take things from my older computer like my graphics card and other things,
and last thing, is there a way to tell what will fit in a case
example:
i see a case online, i want to buy it and RAM for it at the same time, is there a way to tell what type of RAM the case will hold?

im really new on this, this would be my first build so be kind and dont hate me for my ignorance

EliteHunter

Banned

Posts: 409

Loc: Under Your Bed

3+ Months Ago

You should at least get 1 gig ram, 130gb hard drive,
and should get a 6600GT

If you give me a ballpark suggestion on price, I can piece together a system for you.

GT500Shlby

Guru

Posts: 1205

Loc: Philadelphia, PA

3+ Months Ago

braekdown wrote:

right ive decided on building my own computer

Great! Not only will it be a learning experience, but with patience and some help even a beginner can build a great system.

braekdown wrote:

i want to buy an alienware case

Alienware makes some very stunning cases, and they should be capable of holding anything you can put in it.

braekdown wrote:

if i buy a case, what else will i need like a fanRAMand a hard drive, anything else?

Some cases come with fans, but extra fans may be needed.

You first want to start with the motherboard and processor – ask yourself, do you want Intel or AMD?Then you can go about getting other stuff that is compatible, for instance:

Type of memory (depends on motherboard & processor)

Graphics card (most are now PCI-Express x16)

Power supply (will it be powerful enough to run the equipment)

Hard drives: What size and type?

braekdown wrote:

i want this computer not to be like a SUPER computer, but i would like it to rune a few games exceptionally welllike runescape and guildwarscan you reccomend any hardware, like a case and fan and w/e elseand can you reccomend sizes for RAM and hard drive spaceand can i take things from my older computer like my graphics card and other things

Runescape will run well on most types of systems. Guildwars recommends slightly higher standards and has some issues with the nVidia 5000 series of video cards.

braekdown wrote:

and last thing, is there a way to tell what will fit in a caseexample:i see a case online, i want to buy it and RAM for it at the same time, is there a way to tell what type of RAM the case will hold?

im really new on this, this would be my first build so be kind and dont hate me for my ignorance

The problem wouldn’t be ram fitting into the case, but the right ram for the motherboard and the motherboards fitment into the case. However, I don’t foresee a problem with that as most motherboards today are ATX and the Alienware cases support ATX standards.

We don’t hate you for any type of ignorance. Actually it shows some great common sense to come to this type of forum and ask for help. We will be more than happy to assist you.

Here is an example of a computer that will run Runescape and Guildwars very well, as well as other types of games like it.

Motherboard: Asus K8N4-E Deluxe Socket 754

Processor: AMD Sempron 3300+ Palermo 1.6GHz FSB 2.0Ghz CPU

Memory: Corsair XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) DDR 400 (PC 3200)

Graphics: XFX Geforce 6600GT 128MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16

Sound: Onboard sound will suffice

Storage: HITACHI Deskstar 7K250 160GB SATA150

Optical: PLEXTOR IDE DVD Burner PX-716A/SW

Power Supply: Antec NeoPower ATX 480W Power Supply

Then you need the Alienware case if they will sell just the case to you.

blink182av

Guru

Posts: 1258

Loc: New York

3+ Months Ago

i have looked for an alienware case many times. no luck , i have to go out now and buy battlefield 2 for my computer that is down ATM. good luck getting that case.

lucassix

Mastermind

Posts: 2349

Loc: Indiana

3+ Months Ago

Alienware cases are on eBay sometimes, but they are a hot item and go quick.

choose the stuff in that kind of order. that way it is easier to match everything up.

braekdown

Beginner

Posts: 42

3+ Months Ago

how much is this gonna cost me, i have little to no money and i am relying on ebay for most of my things, i can get a case for 3$ but wat else???

TomK

Professor

Posts: 816

Loc: Ontario, Canada

3+ Months Ago

braekdown wrote:

how much is this gonna cost me, i have little to no money and i am relying on ebay for most of my things, i can get a case for 3$ but wat else???

You're buying a case for $3.

How much money do you have? Computers aren't cheap.

GT500Shlby

Guru

Posts: 1205

Loc: Philadelphia, PA

3+ Months Ago

Dude, a decent box is gonna run you like $300 - $400. Anything super is going to run in the $1000+ range.

EliteHunter

Banned

Posts: 409

Loc: Under Your Bed

3+ Months Ago

Yeah hes right the cheapest ive ever built a computer waz 460$

Wild Child

Graduate

Posts: 199

3+ Months Ago

hehehe I can put one my cost for about 300 average system. For 3 dollars @ a case this guy is going to have issues.....lol

WC

EliteHunter

Banned

Posts: 409

Loc: Under Your Bed

3+ Months Ago

well you can if you want it to be cheapy. lol

braekdown

Beginner

Posts: 42

3+ Months Ago

its a brand new in box alienware case

how bad can that be?

TomK

Professor

Posts: 816

Loc: Ontario, Canada

3+ Months Ago

braekdown wrote:

its a brand new in box alienware case

how bad can that be?

Link?

gbratboy1

Newbie

Posts: 13

3+ Months Ago

I made a post for a computer Im trying to build, maybe if some people actually POST THERE, it could be of some help to you, cuz i need input, and so do you.

braekdown

Beginner

Posts: 42

3+ Months Ago

sry guys i was on vacation, i bought a laptop from my friend though

its a HP pavillion ze4200 i got it for $250 was that a deal or what?

Bgnn32

Banned

Posts: 435

Loc: Western Mass

3+ Months Ago

unless my customer has a particular case in mind I normally don't pay over $30 for a case, granted they aren't the fanciest things, but most of my customers are companies that are more concerned with bottom line cost than appearance.